Growing Conditions

Benefit

Use Wildlife: Intermediate. Conspicuous Flowers: yes

Propagation

Description: Seeds can be used for propagation but softwood cuttings, which root easily, are the usual method. Seed Collection: Not Available Seed Treatment: Seeds require no special treatment. Commercially Avail: yes

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Groundcover to reduce erosion for shady area in New YorkMay 05, 2009We live on a lake with gravelly and clay soils, lots of wind and little sun. I am looking for a native ground cover that will help reduce erosion over some of the steep slopes facing south (under shad... view the full question and answer

Native shrub to replace non-native azaleas.February 10, 2009I want to replace my two dozen azaleas this spring (I think they're unattractive once the flowers fall off). I like the multiseason characteristics of weigela (midnight wine, W&R), but want to go na... view the full question and answer

Evergreen native shrubs for poor drainage area in Cedar Hill, TXMarch 21, 2008Hi! I have one (big!) bed in on the front of my house. Due to the way the house/motorcourt is built, that area (when it rains as much as it did last year!) doesn't drain well. I now have to replac... view the full question and answer